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Tonta triumphs in thrilling croquet win

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Apr 16, 2026

Fourteen members played at the Deniliquin Croquet Club courts on Sunday.

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There were three separate three game winners, with Allan Tonta being declared the winner from Garry Brose and Judy Barry, who is returning after a spell.

The two game achievers were Frank Conallin, Tony Bull, Brian Dudley and Brad Fawns.

The one jump shot for the day was scored by Terry Murphy, and Allan Tonta and Brian Dudley each scored a hoop in one shot.

Better numbers played on the Wednesday.

Of the three game winners, Andy Davis was declared the winner on a countback from Allan Tonta and newcomer to the game Jim Jennings.

Four jump shots were scored, with one each from Andy Davis, Alan Higgins, Leo Barry and Brian Dudley.

Mario Cavallaro scored a hoop-in-one shot.

Several players travelled to Echuca Moama to play in a social day during the week, however Deniliquin players were not in the winner’s circle despite having a great fun day of croquet.